missed you too Neak!

I can feel for Val ... I never managed to work out anyway to cheat on homework either. And you know what makes it worse? these days with the internet in schools you are actually ENCOURAGED to look the answers up!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Sister Mary Ellen would have loved it! She gave up whopping me and used to just hold her head and say 'Why me Lord? Why me?"
You know..mum used to ask that too. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

I mean what was wrong with saying the shortest point between point A and point B was in a Monaro? I mean it was! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />


and great news with the book!!!!!!! [[[[hugs]]]] <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

mums says FANTASTIC !! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

You know what this means, don't you, Neak? She didn't read yet herself!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

t&l

T&L, are you saying AMum mis-stated the truth?

Oh, no, Cinderella. I wasn't saying anything at all about AW's mum!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Are you saying AW is not telling the truth?

Are you saying you own, dear daughter's book is NOT fantastic?

I don't know if the current book is fantastic or not. Those idiot editors made her take out some of the best parts (some of which were my idea. Not that I'm bitter... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />) Certainly NOT!

Just got a 26,640 point word on Bookworm. If only this were a marketable skill I'd be rich! Also, Neaksis can say more if she feels like it--I have to go back and start working again--but her oldest adoptee rebelled against being grounded today and called the sheriff on her. Told them he was afraid of being hit. Thought they'd come out and put the fear of the LAW into her. Instead, he got a full 30 minutes of police barbeque flambe with rump roast gnawing (his being the rump getting gnawed <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />), and was soundly excoriated, by 2 stern deputies, for lying, trying to make a false report,yadayadayada. Also, he got several doses of his absolute favorite reminder: "You're only 13. You are still a child. You are not an adult yet, and you need to obey your mother." Bwahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Lovely day. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

We'll see how long it is before he tries that particular stunt again.

t&l

ok ok tl I admit it...I haven't read the new book yet, of course. But in my de-fence cause I haven't a on-fence <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> I never did say I had,,,I just didn't say I hadn't <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ....I admit to not thinking about that interpretation at all!! my mind was otherwise engaged. I wonder what happens when it gets married? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

However, mum thinks Neak is fantastic anyway regardless of the book <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

And just because YOUR parts, you know the BEST parts <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> got dropped I know you are not bitter at all ..... much ..... well not a lot <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Philistines I tell you <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />


Ah the wonderful memories... you know you are a mum when your kid calls the law on you <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
rotflmao <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

you know... why didn't I think of that when I was a kid? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Looks like nothing much has changed around here - Things are just wonderful......... all sweetness and light, no problems.

Cinders, when you walked ten miles, how long did it take you?


I hope everyone has a wonderful week, I know I will.

Hi CC !!

SS

It took close to 3 hours. Walk was through downtown and urban areas....had hills. Had stoplights. Had conversations at the water stations. It's been really cool to be out of the car and see things I would never have seen before. The one armed statue at Bobby's Idle Hour. The naked people statue at the roundabout - their nakedness doesn't bother me but I think the statue is ugly....most of the people look like they are running away from an explosion or some really bad music. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Cinders what a GREAT walk for you!! GREAT JOB!! I've done walkathons and I know how hard it is!!! big hugs to you [[[[RELLA]]]]
Wish I had the mild temps to do that. Went to pick Liz up from Uni at 7.30pm last night and it was 41 C (105.8F)... about the same tonight. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />




Of course SS I mean thats because we are made of sugar and spice and all things nice and boys made of snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

that or we girls know where to buy Valium cheaply to drink with our CHAMOMILE tea! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

AW -those temperatures in Perth must be unbearable at times? Do you have to water ration? Has it got worse - global warming?

My friend who moved back to Perth last year is moving away from Oz to Cyprus. She thinks Perth is turning into a desert and will run out of water! She is a bit of a drama queen though.

Have you had any news about Aussie?

Hi TT <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

well its always been hot but there is a lot less rain which = water shortages. The Gov has just built a huge desalination plant to convert sea water to drinking water and there is a plan to bring water down from the Kimberley up North, about 2500km away but many $$$$
Global warming? maybe indirectly from the warm ocean currents staying longer in summer etc.

Nothing from Aussie so on the way to bed ... hopefully Mikey will sleep through again <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

hugs [[[[TT]]]] <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I must have missed something....when did Aussie leave? Any idea what his destination was?

How did I miss that?

I think I'll go call the doctor. Not sure what I'll tell them. I don't know if I have a virus or a respiratory infection. But I do know what it will become.

Rella Aussie left a few weeks ago however we were not allowed to say when until well after and though we have not been told where, we have a pretty good idea from the talk at the barracks.

So we won't hear until....
1. something happens
2. they come home
0r
3. they send more troops which means they can't hush it up as they would like.

of course I'm batting for number 2 and then number 3 as I don't want to have to face number 1. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Avoidance.. art of the service wife <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

{{{{{{AW}}}}}}

t&l

Hi TL

many thanks

bigs hugs to you as well [[[[[[[ TL ]]]]]]]

hows work going? busy?

AW,
My W's brother was home on leave, but just went back. He is in (I would guess) the same country.

We hope and pray they all come home safe.


Rella Aussie left a few weeks ago........

That does explain a lot. Quite a lot.

All I can say is "don't worry, be happy."


Rella, 10 miles in three hours is good. I don't know if I can walk that fast these days.

Hi T&L.
I hope you are getting enough sleep.
OK, I know you are not, but hope springs eternal - so I hope.


Hi CC !!

Neak is quiet these days. Did someone cut the telegraph wires? I hope the savages don't get her.

SS

Neaks probably enjoying the time away and Mr Mom is spending some good time with the ankle biters.

Of course I'm a bit concerned about the house though .......will it still be standing ??

Flooded out??

well hope all is really good on the neak front. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

TL go get some sleep ,,,NOW!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

SS hows ya? my cricket team is doing Sooooooo good <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

DD got some roses from her man ... isn't the web amazing? he arranged it from Iraq...isn't that just the sweetest, shes been sniffin for hours <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Cricket team?
Do the play with teeny balls and bats?
How do you train them to play, and not jump out of the stadium?

What do crickets eat?

I saw a flea circus once, but never a cricket team.

Good for DD, it's good that HE remembers what will help HER. I know it helps. In the beginning, after I first found MB......... I would get flowers for my W and she would ask "OK what did you do wrong this time?"

Now she just says "Thanks, and come here for a kiss."

I hope you get some good news too, it's about your turn.


Hi Cinders.
Maybe you should move to the desert for your health.
I haven't been sick for ages.
Cough, Cough
Honest -
Sniffle, Sniffle.

It's either the desert, or the chocolate.
Lets see.....Lindt Lindor truffles today. I can live with that.

I get to go away this weekend with my W for our 30th. Our official celebration will be a cruise in June, but we figured we needed a weekend now just to help us last until June.

Only a few hours left before I get to leave work and pack.
I love Fridays. (Hey, it's Friday for me.)

SS

Have been sick. Ear infection. Sore throat. Cough.

Son had bad cough and runny nose last week.

Daughter had bilateral ear infection and sniffles today.

What a way to spend spring break.

I didn't move off couch this afternoon for 7 hours.

I don't know if I can manage going to work tomorrow.